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Spanish Premier Sanchez reaches China on 4th such trip
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (159+ words) Pedro Sanchez is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang ISTANBUL (AA) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday began his four-day official visit to China, local media reported. The visit that will be concluded on…...
UPDATE - Police investigate anti-Muslim chants at Spain-Egypt football match
1+ week, 3+ day ago (374+ words) Catalan authorities probe possible hate crime after incidents at Barcelona stadium UPDATES WITH REMARKS FROM SPANISH PREMIER By Alyssa Mc Murtry and Beyza Binnur Donmez OVIEDO, Spain/ GENEVA (AA) - Catalan police said Wednesday they are investigating Islamophobic and xenophobic chants…...
Spanish foreign minister says dialogue, negotiation key to "stable and prosperous" Mideast
1+ week, 6+ day ago (164+ words) ISTANBUL (AA) - Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Sunday reiterated his call for dialogue and negotiation as key to a "stable and prosperous" Middle East during a call with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi. "The Iranian attacks must cease....
Portugal to keep fuel tax cuts indefinitely amid global economic pressures
2+ week, 1+ day ago (283+ words) Move aims at easing impact of global economic, energy pressures intensified by conflicts in Middle East MADRID (AA) - The Portuguese government on Friday announced that its recent reductions in fuel taxes will continue indefinitely, as it seeks to ease the…...
Spain's Sanchez slams double standards, says stance on Ukraine and Greenland must also apply to Gaza and Lebanon
2+ week, 3+ day ago (178+ words) By Beyza Binnur Donmez GENEVA (AA) " Spain's prime minister on Wednesday called for consistency in upholding international law, warning against double standards in responses to global conflicts. Pedro Sanchez stressed that countries cannot condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine or defend…...
3 Indonesian sailors missing after tugboat sinks in Strait of Hormuz
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (322+ words) Explosion and fire preceded sinking of UAE-flagged vessel ISTANBUL (AA) - At least three Indonesian crew members are missing after a UAE-flagged tugboat sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to Indonesia's Foreign Ministry. "Before it sank, the Musaffah…...
Progressives slam conservatives as Spain-US trade debate blocked in European Parliament
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (295+ words) By Beyza Binnur Donmez GENEVA (AA) - The European Parliament has failed to reach an agreement to hold a plenary debate regarding recent economic threats made by the US against Spain. The Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group said Wednesday in a…...
UPDATE - European Socialists back Spanish prime minister's stance over US-Israel strikes on Iran
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (499+ words) 'We will not be intimidated by unacceptable threats,' says group UPDATE WITH STATEMENT FROM S&D GROUP, CHANGES LEDE, EDITS THROUGH By Necva Tastan Sevinc ISTANBUL (AA) - The Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group in the European Parliament voiced strong support…...
Spain to ban sale of energy drinks to under-16s, restrict high-caffeine versions for minors
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (246+ words) Government cites rising youth consumption and health risks as sales surge nearly 39% in 4 years By Necva Tastan Sevinc ISTANBUL (AA) - Spain will prohibit the sale of energy drinks to minors under 16 and restrict high-caffeine versions for those under 18, Consumer Affairs…...
Catalan parliament approves doubling of tourist tax, 25% to fund housing
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (328+ words) By Necva Tastan Sevinc ISTANBUL (AA) - Catalonia's regional parliament approved on Wednesday legislation to double the tourist tax, with a quarter of the revenue earmarked for housing policies, as authorities seek to address mounting pressure on the property market amid…...